First bridal appointment Tuesday. Need support

I have my first appointment in a few days and I'm kinda nervous. I'm getting married next April and while that's enough time to lose the 10 pounds I want, it's been really hard. I still have a tummy and I'm battling the body I use to have versus where I'm at. I'm worried that my the time I get married my dress won't fit. Ladies please help! What are appointments like? Should I bring Spanx? Anyone else going through this or have gone through it?

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I know how you feel. I may not be getting married but I am constantly struggling to accept my body since I was so lean and athletic before I was pregnant. Having a deadline doesn't help either. Best thing I could offer up to you is wear what you would wear in your wedding day. If you plan on wearing spanx the day of, then do it at all your fittings. And don't get discouraged about losing the weight... You can do it!!! Best of luck to you momma and congrats on your engagement 😊

They normally don't fit it until six weeks before the wedding. It's fine if it is loose right now but you don't want to get one that is tight because then you may end up having to add fabric if there isn't enough to let out the seams. So get a size that will fit after you eat a meal. And then six weeks before the wedding you will have it adjusted for your then current weight.

They normally don't fit it until six weeks before the wedding. It's f...

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05/22/2016

They normally don't fit it until six weeks before the wedding. It's fine if it is loose right now but you don't want to get one that is tight because then you may end up having to add fabric if there isn't enough to let out the seams. So get a size that will fit after you eat a meal. And then six weeks before the wedding you will have it adjusted for your then current weight.

I used to work at a bridal gown store

Thank you so much! That definitely helps alleviate some of my anxiety.

I know how you feel. I may not be getting married but I am constantly struggl...

Posted
05/22/2016

I know how you feel. I may not be getting married but I am constantly struggling to accept my body since I was so lean and athletic before I was pregnant. Having a deadline doesn't help either. Best thing I could offer up to you is wear what you would wear in your wedding day. If you plan on wearing spanx the day of, then do it at all your fittings. And don't get discouraged about losing the weight... You can do it!!! Best of luck to you momma and congrats on your engagement 😊

Thank you! Everyone says I look good and I try to just take that but I still don't feel like myself. I just started the alexa Jean fitness program and encouraging myself to see my progress and be a little more forgiving to myself.

Wear a good bra and underwear. Like pp said if you're going to wear spanx on your wedding then wear them to fitting. However spanx under a wedding dress sounds like a bitch to maneuver! I think I ordered a size 14 dress and they took it in to about a 10, still looked great! Go with your gut on the size, they will measure you but I think you know better. Have fun!

I know how you feel I got married in April 2014 but I failed miserably at losing the weight lol but I still felt beautiful in my dress and my dh (dear husband) loved it.

As for your fitting wear whatever your going to wear on your wedding day (the exact bra and underwear Spanx whatever your wearing) it's really important so you have the same fit on the big day as in the fittings you don't want any surprises on your wedding day like the bra not fit under it right lol

I am currently going through this. I'm getting married in July. I'm wearing a belly band and spandex. I have 9 pounds of baby weight left to lose and ifs stubborn no matter what I do. I eat 3 healthy meals a day and walk daily. I have my first dress fitting before the wedding in a couple weeks. I'm nervous.

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